Police officers searched for, located, and arrested a Bend man accused of armed robbery at the Super 8 motel early this morning, authorities reported.
Shortly before 3 a.m. February 1, officers responded to the motel at 1275 SE Third Street to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred, Sgt. Kurt Koester said.
Marc C. Manners (inset – DCJ photo) is accused in the armed robbery of the Super 8 motel in Bend early Thursday ... [full story]

A Madras man detectives believe to be involved in large-quantity sales and manufacturing of methamphetamine was arrested Tuesday after driving to a remote location outside of town — ostensibly to retrieve a hidden drug stash — and allegedly making what appeared to be several drug sales. It is the fifth such arrest in less than a week.
On Monday detectives from the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team received a tip regarding alleged drug trafficking ... [full story]

Beginning Thursday, February 1 at 10 p.m., Louisiana Street between Bond and Wall Streets will be closed due to the festivities of the LibertyBank WinterFest.
Bond Street between Kansas and Louisiana Streets are also closed.
In addition, there is no parking allowed in the lot adjacent to the school administration building. These permit parking areas will not be available for any type of parking as they are used as a staging area for the event.
According to the ... [full story]

A Bend man is in custody, charges against a woman are pending review, and several other suspects are being sought by police following drug raids at two Bend homes Wednesday afternoon and evening, detectives reported. A total of 270 marijuana plants, more than six pounds of dried marijuana, $30,000 cash, two shotguns, and two pistols were seized during the searches.
Drugs, cash, and weapons were seized when two Bend homes were raided Wednesday. CODE photo.
Over 240 ... [full story]

Allegiant Air announces new, nonstop air service between Redmond/Bend and Las Vegas: Airline celebrates with introductory $59* fare
What happens in Vegas, may stay in Vegas, but it will soon start in Redmond/Bend, Ore. as Allegiant Air today announces new nonstop jet-service to Las Vegas, Nev. beginning March 29. To kick off the new service, the Las Vegas-based, low-fare airline is offering limited introductory fares as low as $59* one-way.
Allegiant Air announced nonstop flights ... [full story]

A Redmond man was arrested Wednesday morning for over 20 burglary, auto theft, weapon, and drug offense charges after officers staked out the parking lot of a local motel when they located a vehicle allegedly involved in several burglaries, police reported.
Officers identified an orange and white Bronco II that had been involved in commercial burglaries that occurred during the past month at Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, St. Vincent de Paul, The Feed Barn, and ... [full story]

Prineville’s Pioneer Memorial Hospital may form a new partnership with Cascade Healthcare Community, parent company of St. Charles Medical Centers in Bend and Redmond
The Board of Directors for Pioneer Memorial Hospital (PMH) in Prineville announced plans this week to consider signing a letter of intent to begin analyzing a possible business arrangement with Cascade Healthcare Community.
For the last year, the PMH board has been weighing a variety of options to strengthen the organization financially ... [full story]

Police today arrested an 18-year-old high school student in connection with the release of pepper-spray in a vacant hallway at Mountain View High School Tuesday afternoon — an event which prompted evacuation of the school and the activation of over 40 emergency responders including a hazardous materials (hazmat) team.
Ryan Thomas Fulton (inset), DCJ photo Ryan Thomas Fulton was lodged in the Deschutes County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail, and will face charges of disorderly ... [full story]

A Prineville man police called a “person of interest” wanted for questioning in connection with a stabbing incident early Tuesday morning is now in custody and charged in the assault, authorities reported.
Lance Bechtel, CCJ photo Lance Bechtel, 22, of northwest Prineville, was first arrested for an unrelated arrest warrant out of Deschutes County, Prineville Police Chief Eric Bush said.
Bechtel was taken into custody at NE Seventh Street near NE Belknap Street, only seven blocks from ... [full story]